Is the use of "curse" words ever acceptable? - Page 2

Baron1710 · #11 10-01-2008, 07:32 AM

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Well, Baron, there are some women who deserve certain titles, men who fit other descriptions precisely, and there are some acts which deserve the low-class description slang or curse words would provide.

That doesn't mean Christians need to use any of the above to express an idea or concept. It can be expressed another way.

Occasionally, some words fit, but unless it's absolutely necessary (and I can't really think of a good example of necessity), I think we should keep our conversation clean.

Context is important, and if no one was offended, and the minister wasn't convicted about using that particular word, then I suppose no harm no foul. It isn't something I personally feel comfortable doing. I still insist there are better ways to express ideas--and even more accurately.

I thought I made it clear I wasn't talking about name calling?

And Dave correctly infered I was not talking about using God's name.

It is about choosing the correct words to communicate an idea. Sometimes strong words are best used to communicate an idea. I am not talking about people that punctuate sentences with curses. I am talking about when the best use of the English language is to use a strong word to communicate an idea.

MissBrattified · #12 10-01-2008, 07:35 AM

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I thought I made it clear I wasn't talking about name calling?

I didn't say you were. I'm saying there are times when certain terms do fit.

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And Dave correctly inferred I was not talking about using God's name.

It is about choosing the correct words to communicate an idea. Sometimes strong words are best used to communicate an idea. I am not talking about people that punctuate sentences with curses. I am talking about when the best use of the English language is to use a strong word to communicate an idea.

I understand what you're saying, Baron. Really. I do. I know you aren't talking about name-calling, using God's name, or peppering conversation with frequent curse words. I don't even need the specific example in order to get it.

I just don't see the necessity of it. That's all I'm saying.

Tim Rutledge · #13 10-01-2008, 08:08 AM

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I am of the opinion that words mean things and sometimes strong words are needed to communicate an idea.

I'm not talking about walking around cursing at people, but one example that stands out in my mind is when a preacher in an all men small group described a particular emotion with the "F" word. In the context of what he was saying there really was no better word for what he was trying to communicate.

Are certain words off limits all the time or can they have a legitimate use at times?

Matt 5:34 But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:

James 5:12 But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.

Cursing and or swearing is never ok.

Baron1710 · #14 10-01-2008, 08:11 AM

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Matt 5:34 But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:

James 5:12 But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.

Cursing and or swearing is never ok.

No one was talking about swearing...

Using so called "curse" words are not what Jesus or James was talking about they were talking about oaths which is a different subject.

Tim Rutledge · #15 10-01-2008, 08:14 AM

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No one was talking about swearing...

Using so called "curse" words are not what Jesus or James was talking about they were talking about oaths which is a different subject.

What is the definition of both of these words. Curse and swear?

Tim Rutledge · #16 10-01-2008, 08:16 AM

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What is the definition of both of these words. Curse and swear?

Rom. 12:14 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

Baron1710 · #17 10-01-2008, 08:27 AM

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Rom. 12:14 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

Do you not understand that words are defined by their context? First, it has already been stated that this is not about name calling sooooo yet another irrelevant verse.

SOUNWORTHY · #18 10-01-2008, 08:48 AM

I can't imagine Jesus using the F word to express himself and we are to be Christ like are we not?

It's just that simple.

Baron1710 · #19 10-01-2008, 08:52 AM

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I can't imagine Jesus using the F word to express himself and we are to be Christ like are we not?

It's just that simple.

I can't imagine Jesus speaking English.

The following are dictionary definitions of words that are considered "bad" yet they communicate ideas. Just the definitions not the words.

to declare (something) to be bad, unfit, invalid, or illegal.

to condemn as a failure.

excrement; feces.

an act of sexual intercourse.

Tim Rutledge · #20 10-01-2008, 09:09 AM

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Do you not understand that words are defined by their context? First, it has already been stated that this is not about name calling sooooo yet another irrelevant verse.

Can your child use any curse word they want in the "right" context?

If not.. why not. Its the right context.. so its ok.?